Having an organized closet is one of life’s quiet little luxuries but curating a well-organized closet space to hang your capsule wardrobe or display your shoe collection takes a bit of planning. Luckily, there are plenty of organizational solutions to optimize your closet space.
Cleaning and organizing can be downright daunting for people who have closets that are filled to the brim. That's why asked Mallory Micetich, home care expert and former vice president of corporate communications at Angi, to share a few of her closet organizational solutions to help you get ahead of the chaos.
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Closet organization tips
In general, Micetich recommends making sure you remove anything from the floor. She also shares guidance for more specific instances:
For accessories
For folks overwhelmed by the number of accessories they have stashed behind doors, Micetich says, “Accessories can be one of the hardest things to organize in a closet. I recommend getting designated storage containers for your small accessories.”
To better see and offer an elevated aesthetic to your closet organization, opt for clear boxes to store various accessories inside. “For example, you can get a small box to store all of your scarves and a jewelry organizer or two for your rings, necklaces and bracelets,” she offers.
For shoes
To help minimize shoe clutter, Micetich recommends purchasing an over-the-door shoe organizer. “I recommend dedicating some space in your closet for shoes or getting some type of shoe organizer to keep things tidy.”
She adds that an over-the-door shoe rack provides easy access and an open-shelving shoe organizer will have a good visual effect.
For bulky items
Bulky seasonal items can also weigh our closets down or make them feel overstuffed in the off-seasons. Micetich recommends purchasing large clear bins to store away seasonal items and leave your current wardrobe tidy in appearance.
She regards closet hooks as an effective solution for big and bulky items. "You can use them to hang your robes, purses or winter coats. Just make sure you install them in an area of your closet that won’t get in the way when you try to grab your clothing," she advises.
Products to organize your closet under $25
Honey-Can-Do Adjustable Coated Steel Wire Shelf
Double the amount of shelving in your closet using these metal shelves that can expand and hold up to eight pounds.
Whitmor 4-Tier Swing Arm Hanger
Gone are the days of shoving things aside in your closet to make space for multiple pants hangers! This clever design allows you to hang five pairs on one hanger, saving you both space and frustration.
Whitmor 5-Section Closet Organizer
The five open shelves in this organizer allow easy access to folded clothes. The entire unit simply hooks onto the clothing rod for easy relocation if necessary.
Brotrade Hanging Jewelry Organizer
With nearly 11,000 verified five-star ratings, this hanging jewelry organizer features 80 pockets that keep items in full view. It also comes in several colors to match your home’s aesthetic.
Everything Organizer Narrow All-Purpose Bin
Micetich recommends getting a clear box to store small items and accessories in your closet, so you can't go wrong with this pick from The Container Store. It also comes in regular and wide widths if you need a bit more room.
Command Large Brushed Nickel Metal Hook
A perennial favorite, 3M’s Command hook is attractive, sturdy, easy to apply and designed to not damage walls.
Whitmor White Wire Under-Shelf Basket
Using an under-shelf basket like this top-rated version can create more storage in any closet.
House Day Pack Metal Wonder Magic Hangers
This innovative product multiplies closet storage space by allowing you to hang up to five articles of clothing on a single hanger.
Neat Method Oxford Bins
Available in four different sizes, these long-lasting bins are worth the money. They have a specifically designed interior that won’t catch on to fabrics. Plus, these are especially great for towels and linens thanks to their spacious design.
Spacesaver Premium Large Vacuum Storage Bags
Vacuum-sealed items take up less space in the closet and this set with 75,000+ verified five-star ratings is perfect to get you started.
Dseap Wall-Mounted Coat Racks
With nearly 16,000 verified five-star ratings on Amazon, these wall-mounted hooks are great for corralling bags and jackets.
Amazon Basics Tension Curtain Rod
You can use three tension rods to create a shelf for bins, baskets and other lightweight items.
Position the first rod about an inch from the back of the closet wall and about a foot above the current shelf. Place the second rod six inches in front of the first and the third rod six inches in front of the second. Keep in mind that the larger the rod, the more weight it will hold.
AmazonBasics Velvet Suit Hangers
These velvet hangers will make your closet look much more uniform. Plus, their slim design allows more of them to fit in a contained space.
Whitmor 4-Section Fabric Closet Organizer
With four shelves to store clothing and a horizontal bar for extra hanging space, this organizer provides plenty of extra storage.
Products to organize your closet under $50
Whitmor Over-The-Door Shoe Shelves
This organizer neatly stores 13 pairs of shoes in large, see-through vinyl compartments.
Regal Bazaar Double-Sided Hanging Gift Bag and Wrapping Organizer
If you're big on giving gifts during the holidays (or throughout the year!), this organizer holds all your wrapping materials in one convenient place.
OXO Good Grips Lazy Susan Turntable
A Lazy Susan is great for hard-to-reach places, and this option from OXO is the gold standard with hundreds of glowing reviews across several retailers.
Smart Design Over-the-Door Organizer Pantry Rack
If your kitchen is overflowing with ingredients, this over-the-door pantry organizer features six shelves and has enough space to neatly stow all of your spices and condiments.
Whitmor Over-The-Door Shoe Rack
The bars on this shoe organizer can be adjusted and flipped up to create more space for the row below and accommodate all sizes of shoes.
Brother P-Touch N25BT Personal Label Maker
When organizing, it can be tempting to buy a bunch of bins, throw everything in there and call it a day. save future you the frustration by labeling everything with your own personal label maker! This one from Brother has Bluetooth connectivity, so you can create custom designs in the app and you can snag different colors of tape to give your labels a little pop!
Akro-Mils 64-Drawer Plastic Parts Storage
Each drawer in this unit offers plenty of storage space and you can double the number of items in each drawer by using dividers.
Brightroom 4-Tier Laminate Stackable Shoe Cubby
You can easily separate your family’s shoes with this spacious shoe cubby from Target.
Delta Children Nursery Storage 48-Piece Set
This hanging storage set for baby or toddler items is a fast, easy way to organize your little one's clothing. It comes with a six-shelf hanging organizer, an assortment of bins with lids, 30 velvet hangers and 12 closet dividers.
How we chose
Based on the guidance from the expert, we found fan-favorite and tried-and-true products to help make organizing your closet easier.
Meet the experts
- Mallory Micetich is a home care expert and the former vice president of corporate communications at Angi, a website that connects users with home care professionals.
